Russia 1854-SP HI 5 kopeks

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Heritage sale 3073, lot 31758
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This specimen was lot 31758 in Heritage sale 3073 (Chicago, April 2019), where it sold for $1,320. The catalog description[1] noted, "Nicholas I silver Proof 5 Kopecks CПБ-HI 1854 PR64 PCGS St. Petersburg mint. Obv. Crowned double-headed eagle with orb and scepter. Rev. Crowned date and value within wreath. Light gray patina exhibiting a light haze over the mirrored fields. The strike is very bold and a few minor marks are noted." This type was struck 1832-58 in large quantities but is today seldom seen in nice condition. In 1860 the coin was lowered to 0.750 fine and then in 1867 lowered to 0.9 g, 0.500 fine. A copper five kopeks was issued from the Ekaterinburg mint in 1854.

Recorded mintage: 500,000.

Specification: 1.03 g, 0.868 fine silver.

Catalog reference: KM-C163, Bit-413.

Source:

  • Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
  • Bitkin, Vladimir, Composite Catalogue of Russian Coins, Part II (1740-1917), Kiev: Moneta, 2003.
  • Harris, Robert P., Guidebook of Russian Coins, 1725 to 1970, Santa Cruz, CA: Bonanza Press, 1971.
  • [1]Bierrenbach, Cristiano and Warren Tucker, Heritage World and Ancient Coins Auction 3073, featuring the Lake County Collection of British coins, Dallas, TX: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2019.

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